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Liability Insurance
Insurance Coverage Disputes and Society's Problems
Jill Berkeley | May 1, 2001
Unfortunately, insurance coverage disputes mirror casualty and liability losses throughout the world. This article examines recent litigation involving insurance coverage disputes and violent crimes and sexual assaults.
Maritime Law
Admiralty Jurisdiction: A Challenge for Even the Seasoned Practitioner
Michael Orlando | May 1, 2001
Determining whether admiralty jurisdiction exists over a particular claim can prove extremely challenging, even for those well versed in admiralty law. This article examines the history, landmark cases, and how to determine where the baseline exists on a coastal state.
Workers Compensation Issues
Workers Compensation and Medicare
Jim Pocius | May 1, 2001
Medicare now believes there has been an illegal shift of medical benefits from workers compensation insurers to Medicare. To stem this flow, Medicare hopes to examine all workers comp settlements, even when claimants do not qualify for Medicare benefits. Jim Pocius explains what may be in store in this controversial area.
Property Insurance
What's New in the 2000 Edition ISO Commercial Property Forms
Linda Robinson | May 1, 2001
The 2000 revisions to the ISO commercial property portfolio affect 11 coverage forms, all 3 causes of loss forms, 24 coverage endorsements, and a number of schedule endorsements. This article reviews the changes to the building and personal property coverage form.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Coverage: Are You Naked?
Sanford Warren | May 1, 2001
Discover strategies to safeguard your company against the financial risks of intellectual property litigation and ensure robust legal protection.
Construction Defect Coverage
Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception
Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2001
Explore the intricacies of the "your work" exclusion and its "subcontractor" exception within CGL policies, and understand their impact on construction defect cases.
Surety
Proactive Surety Claims Handling
Marilyn Klinger | April 1, 2001
In recent years, sureties have begun more proactive claims handling. Marilyn Klinger explains how sureties can work with the project owner, prime contractor, bond producer, underwriter, and claims personnel so that all can be in a win-win situation after a claim.
Construction Safety
Safety Incentive Programs: A Critical Assessment
Ron Prichard | April 1, 2001
A majority of US businesses use some sort of safety incentive. Nevertheless, the debate continues as to their effectiveness. Learn how such programs are designed, their pros and cons, caveats to implementation, and possible alternatives.
Risk Management Technology
Information Systems: Which Type Is Right for Your Organization?
Anita Schoenfeld | April 1, 2001
Buying a new risk management system is difficult considering all the different applications and alternatives. Learn what types of systems are available and how they can respond to your organization's needs.
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
Detecting Uncertainty in the Meaning of Insurance Policy Wording
Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2001
In this article, the author explains four reasons why courts find the meaning of contract language uncertain— ambiguity, vagueness, absurdity, and obscurity—and the importance of detecting and clarifying uncertainties in contract language.
Maritime Law
Admiralty Jurisdiction: A Challenge for Even the Seasoned Practitioner
Michael Orlando | May 1, 2001
Property Insurance
What's New in the 2000 Edition ISO Commercial Property Forms
Linda Robinson | May 1, 2001
Construction Defect Coverage
Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception
Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2001
Risk Management Technology
Information Systems: Which Type Is Right for Your Organization?
Anita Schoenfeld | April 1, 2001
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
Detecting Uncertainty in the Meaning of Insurance Policy Wording
Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2001
